Ashcombe Primary School
Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3JW · North Somerset · primary school
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52nd of 56 primary schools in North Somerset we can score, 64 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,110 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 2.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashcombe Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in March 2026 used the new report-card framework, grading areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 627 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific steps are taken to help students progress towards the higher standard? How does the new Ofsted framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Ashcombe Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending Ashcombe Primary School, where they feel safe, cared for, and part of a close-knit community. While behaviour is very good and the curriculum is well designed, the report identifies that teaching quality is variable and many pupils leave without the skills needed for the next stage of education. Leaders are working to address these issues, but previous improvement actions have not been swift or precise enough.
Strengths
- Pupils behave very well, are kind and polite, and bullying incidents are rare.
- Staff build close relationships with parents and carers, creating a supportive environment.
- The early years curriculum is well planned, with robust phonics systems helping children keep up.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities and leadership roles that build confidence.
- Leaders have introduced effective systems to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching improves accuracy in writing, including handwriting, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Teaching must provide appropriate ambition for pupils who have already secured the intended learning.
- Leaders should implement rigorous monitoring systems to check the impact of improvement strategies and use assessment more effectively.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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